Training

Easy with an annoying backpack

October 15, 2015 5.5 miles 48:03 8:46/mi

Needed to run back with my cycling backpack – very uncomfortable! Makes me realise how great the Salomon pack I have is.

Breezy easy w/2×(6x100m) strides

October 14, 2015 8.8 miles 1:12:03 8:12/mi

Cool, breezy recovery run

October 13, 2015 4.9 miles 43:49 8:53/mi

Shorter recovery run

October 12, 2015 5.0 miles 43:54 8:45/mi

Had a slightly achey calf after the long run yesterday, whcih was a slight concern. Felt ok this morning, just a slight nag going downstairs. Started today’s run fully willing to stop if the calf hurt, but it felt fine after half a mile, and feels good after the run. Will keep an eye on it, but hopefully nothing to worry about.

LSR down to Regent’s Park and back

October 11, 2015 14.0 miles 1:51:06 7:55/mi

Pleased with the pace today – first time I’ve done an LSR at this effort level with an average pace sub-8:00 min/mi. Especially as this came at the end of another 60+ mile week.

Mini-taper for the Bright10 race on Sunday, so an easier week next week.

parkrun warm-down

October 10, 2015 2.0 miles 17:08 8:30/mi

Finsbury parkrun #295
(ran at LT)

October 10, 2015 3.1 miles 21:16 6:53/mi

First time at Finsbury parkrun – nice course and only two laps which somehow makes it feel shorter. Hilly though so definitely not a PB course!

HRM played up for first half, so tried to run by feel. Definitely need to practice running downhill fast, so might try to make this course a regular visit.